Principal's Corner

Guidance Updates

With the addition of a School Adjustment Counselor at each school, there have been changes to our guidance team. Guidance counselors will support the following grade levels:

• Tim Hintz: Grades K–2 (timothy_hintz@psbma.org)
• Chloe Wheaton: Grades 3–5 (chloe_wheaton@psbma.org)
• Rachel Nenner-Payton: Grades 6–8 (rachel_nennerpayton@psbma.org)
• Amy Reed: School Adjustment Counselor, Grades K–8 (amy_reed@psbma.org)

References at a Click

• Brookline Public Schools Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Goals
• Brookline Public Schools Homepage
• Pierce School Homepage
• Pierce PTO Website (opens in new tab)

Dressing for Cold Weather

Please send students to school with appropriate cold-weather clothing during winter weather conditions. The school monitors air temperature and wind chill levels closely and only allows outdoor activities when conditions are safe.

Students should wear:

• A warm winter coat
• Gloves or mittens
• A winter hat
• Boots and snow pants when snow is on the ground

Review winter weather clothing recommendations from weather.gov (opens in new tab).

Families needing assistance purchasing winter clothing or gear should contact the appropriate guidance counselor for support.

Reminders

Lost and Found

The Lost and Found is located near the gym. Students should check the area regularly for missing items. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity at the end of January.

Grades 4–8 Conservatory Instruments

Students should bring their conservatory instruments to school on music class days and take them home on non-class days for practice.

Safety Reminder

Students and families should use the bridge or designated crosswalk when traveling between Pierce Park and the school.